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Brora Scout leader receives highest possible honour after years of service

07 February 2025
Brora Scout leader receives highest possible honour after years of service

Brora Scout leader receives highest possible honour after years of service

07 February 2025

Davie MacDonald has been awarded the Silver Wolf, the highest service award in Scouting.


North Coast 500 manager attempts to allay fears of Laid residents over route being used as 'rally course’

07 February 2025
North Coast 500 manager attempts to allay fears of Laid residents over route being used as 'rally course’

North Coast 500 manager attempts to allay fears of Laid residents over route being used as 'rally course’

07 February 2025

Residents in Laid on the shores of Loch Eriboll have contacted First Minister John Swinney and other politicians about the North Coast 500.


Customers pay tribute to staff as last bank branch in Sutherland closes for good

06 February 2025
Customers pay tribute to staff as last bank branch in Sutherland closes for good

Customers pay tribute to staff as last bank branch in Sutherland closes for good

06 February 2025

The Bank of Scotland branch in Golspie closed permanently on Tuesday, February 4.


Creich Church school visit brings back memories

05 February 2025
Creich Church school visit brings back memories

Creich Church school visit brings back memories

05 February 2025

Creich Church has had a strong connection with Bonar Bridge Primary School.


Farr Eats launches new series of free community meals at Strathnaver Hall tomorrow

04 February 2025
Farr Eats launches new series of free community meals at Strathnaver Hall tomorrow

Farr Eats launches new series of free community meals at Strathnaver Hall tomorrow

04 February 2025

Farr Eats will be visiting Strathnaver, Armadale, Strath Halladale and Strathy halls.


North Sutherland forest group branches out with wellbeing project following funding boost

04 February 2025
North Sutherland forest group branches out with wellbeing project following funding boost

North Sutherland forest group branches out with wellbeing project following funding boost

04 February 2025

The new project is supported by the Highland Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.


MSP Maree Todd keen to see better access to Golspie beach

04 February 2025
MSP Maree Todd keen to see better access to Golspie beach

MSP Maree Todd keen to see better access to Golspie beach

04 February 2025

Maree Todd said Golspie had a ‘stunning’ beach but access was not suitable for people of all abilities


Episcopal priest retires after 10 years in charge of Sutherland and Easter Ross congregations

04 February 2025
Episcopal priest retires after 10 years in charge of Sutherland and Easter Ross congregations

Episcopal priest retires after 10 years in charge of Sutherland and Easter Ross congregations

04 February 2025

Rev James Currrall served congregations in Invergordon, Tain, Alness, Dornoch, Brora, Lairg, Ardgay, Tongue and the Crask Inn.


‘We are absolutely delighted’: Timespan’s joy at £710,941 Creative Scotland funding

03 February 2025
‘We are absolutely delighted’: Timespan’s joy at £710,941 Creative Scotland funding

‘We are absolutely delighted’: Timespan’s joy at £710,941 Creative Scotland funding

03 February 2025

Timespan is one of 251 organisations to receive a total of more than £200 million in support.


Brora Scout and Guide Hall Group notches up its 26th Burns Supper

03 February 2025
Brora Scout and Guide Hall Group notches up its 26th Burns Supper

Brora Scout and Guide Hall Group notches up its 26th Burns Supper

03 February 2025

Saturday's Burns Supper was a packed house with more than 70 people enjoying traditional food, music and dancing.


Sutherland Lord-Lieutenant Patrick Marriott ‘honoured’ to be appointed honorary colonel of 7-SCOTS

02 February 2025
Sutherland Lord-Lieutenant Patrick Marriott ‘honoured’ to be appointed honorary colonel of 7-SCOTS

Sutherland Lord-Lieutenant Patrick Marriott ‘honoured’ to be appointed honorary colonel of 7-SCOTS

02 February 2025

7-SCOTS is a light role reserve infantry battalion recruiting from the whole of the north of Scotland, including Sutherland.


Welcome boost for East Sutherland Rescue Association as company offers year-long ‘mechanical support’

02 February 2025
Welcome boost for East Sutherland Rescue Association as company offers year-long ‘mechanical support’

Welcome boost for East Sutherland Rescue Association as company offers year-long ‘mechanical support’

02 February 2025

Aquaship experts will maintain ESRA’s two lifeboats and associated equipment throughout 2025.


LOOKING BACK: Bonar Bridge Primary School Saltire prize-winners

01 February 2025
LOOKING BACK: Bonar Bridge Primary School Saltire prize-winners

LOOKING BACK: Bonar Bridge Primary School Saltire prize-winners

01 February 2025

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.


From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

01 February 2025
From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

01 February 2025

Golspie building contractors Alexander Sutherland (Golspie) Ltd., is on the point of sale, and a Free Church minister has been suspenced.


Online talk on life in Loch Eriboll

31 January 2025
Online talk on life in Loch Eriboll

Online talk on life in Loch Eriboll

31 January 2025

Researchers have been studying the underwater life of Loch Eriboll.


Opportunity to try out pickleball with taster sessions in Tain and Dornoch

31 January 2025
Opportunity to try out pickleball with taster sessions in Tain and Dornoch

Opportunity to try out pickleball with taster sessions in Tain and Dornoch

31 January 2025

The sessions will be led by Pickleball Scotland Ambassador Luke Watson, from Dornoch.


Kinlochbervie cancer sufferer (49) launches crowdfunder to buy rented home and avoid threat of eviction

31 January 2025
Kinlochbervie cancer sufferer (49) launches crowdfunder to buy rented home and avoid threat of eviction

Kinlochbervie cancer sufferer (49) launches crowdfunder to buy rented home and avoid threat of eviction

31 January 2025

Michael Matthews is desperate to stay in the north-west Sutherland community, where he has a strong support system.


Assynt Mountain Rescue Team 'stunned' by amount of money raised by photographers after Cul Mor rescue

30 January 2025
Assynt Mountain Rescue Team 'stunned' by amount of money raised by photographers after Cul Mor rescue

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team 'stunned' by amount of money raised by photographers after Cul Mor rescue

30 January 2025

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team has received one of its biggest ever donations.


MSP Ariane Burgess calls for clarity on whether government's £20m investment in Orbex will benefit the Highlands

30 January 2025
MSP Ariane Burgess calls for clarity on whether government's £20m investment in Orbex will benefit the Highlands

MSP Ariane Burgess calls for clarity on whether government's £20m investment in Orbex will benefit the Highlands

30 January 2025

Ms Burgess said it was ‘disheartening’ that the new funding award had not led to a rethink on the mothballed the Sutherland Spaceport project.


Sutherland forest goes on the market with an asking price of over £8.5 million

28 January 2025
Sutherland forest goes on the market with an asking price of over £8.5 million

Sutherland forest goes on the market with an asking price of over £8.5 million

28 January 2025

Sciberscross is one of the most productive commercial conifer forests to come to the market in the north of Scotland.


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